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The First Trappers and the Founding of Malad Valley : Fort Stuart. Written By Amy Kathryn Allen
Between the years of 1818 -1821 A group of French Canadian Trappers led bya Scottish Canadian Fur Trader named Douglas McKenzie arrived in what is now Malad Valley. Malad Valley was an untamed vast wilderness drought with disease, bitterly…
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…The Dude Ranch Cafe, a place where one can feel safe and at home, is a testament to the enduring spirit of Malad. It may be a small package, but its courage is as wide and tough as the Rocky Mountains, its thunder as deep as the ocean’s roar. It is a place where great and good things have happened, and continue to happen, a testament to those who dared to dream and to endure. The lessons of the past, the resilience of the Shoshone Bannock, the unwavering spirit of the pioneers – all have shaped Malad Valley into the strong, vibrant place it is today. And for that, I offer my deepest respect and my heartfelt gratitude.